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Vestavia Hills, Alabama, church shooting: 2 dead, another injured in gunfight near Birmingham

Suspect, who was not identified, in in custody, Captain Shane Ware said. with Vestavia Hills Police Department.

The shooting was reported at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church around 6:22 pm CT (7:22 pm ET), he said.

Ware said, one the person was being treated for “unknown injury” in the hospital.

According to the church calendar, event called “Potluck Boomers” was scheduled for the same time shooting took place but it wasn’t clear from media briefing whether violence occurred there.

Ware never answered questions. of three media briefings on shooting.

“If anyone needs pass anyway information regarding this investigation to the Westavia Hill Police Department and our detectives, I need them call 205-9780140,” he said.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey sent her condolences.

“I’m glad to hear that the shooter in in custody,” Ivy said. – It should will never happen- in Church, in a store, in in city, or anywhere. We continue to closely monitor the situation.”

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